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The Most Important Place To Use A Cleanser That You’re Probably Missing
Most of us are pretty diligent about washing our faces in the morning like we brush our teeth; after all, hygiene is important. We might feel a bit lazy to wash our face before bed because we are too tired, but if we are out or have makeup on- it’s a cardinal sin to not wash our face before going to sleep. The skincare brand CeraVe conducted a survey revealing that 80% of Americans don’t wash their faces correctly, and over 50% of those skip cleaning their face before bed.
“When you’re washing your skin, you want to remove excess oil, dirt, pollution, and makeup without compromising the integrity of the skin barrier itself,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, the director of cosmetic and clinical research in the dermatology department at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, told Everyday Health. Dr. Zeichner added that using the right cleanser to wash your face can prevent acne and remove environmental dirt and grime that can reduce “free radical damage caused by particulate matter in the air, which is associated with premature aging.” Some common mistakes people make while washing their face are not using the right cleanser for their skin type, using hot water, and only washing it once a day and not after a workout or before bed (via Everyday Health).
